1. Turkey By: Ashley McClain and Cole Robertson

2. Geography Between Europe and Asia and has control over the entrance to the Black Sea. Between Europe and Asia and has control over the entrance to the Black Sea. It’s as big as Texas with a population of; 71,892,808. It’s as big as Texas with a population of; 71,892,808. Coal, iron ore, copper, gold and limestone are some important natural resources. Coal, iron ore, copper, gold and limestone are some important natural resources.

3. Geography cont. High central plateau High central plateau Narrow coastal plain, several mountain ranges. Narrow coastal plain, several mountain ranges. Arat mountain, Suphan mountain range, and the Bey Daglari mountain range. Arat mountain, Suphan mountain range, and the Bey Daglari mountain range.

4. Climate Average temperature of 31 degrees. Average temperature of 31 degrees. Annual precipitation 10-20 inches. Annual precipitation 10-20 inches. Stays dry most of the year. Stays dry most of the year. Mountain ranges keep out most of the moisture from the ocean. Mountain ranges keep out most of the moisture from the ocean.

5. Vegetation Limited Mediterranean vegetation Limited Mediterranean vegetation Also contains chestnut, pine, and oak trees but overcutting and grazing have prevented tree growth. Also contains chestnut, pine, and oak trees but overcutting and grazing have prevented tree growth. Covered with stony acidic soil which makes it poor for farming. Covered with stony acidic soil which makes it poor for farming.

6. Native wildlife one of the most biologically diverse countries in Europe. one of the most biologically diverse countries in Europe. Endangered species: The Dalmatian penguin, geese, and wild ducks. Endangered species: The Dalmatian penguin, geese, and wild ducks.

7. Government Political Leaders- Abdullah Gul: president Political Leaders- Abdullah Gul: president Prime minister: Recep Tayyip Erdogan Prime minister: Recep Tayyip Erdogan Life expectancy: 69 years- men, 74 years- women Life expectancy: 69 years- men, 74 years- women The population- Population: 68,893,918 The population- Population: 68,893,918

8. Turkish Culture Islam is the main religion in Turkey Islam is the main religion in Turkey Clothing- leather, and felt materials. Clothing- leather, and felt materials. Pastries, sausage, peanuts, black olives, black Turkish tea. Pastries, sausage, peanuts, black olives, black Turkish tea. Two calendars operate turkey. Two calendars operate turkey.

9. Important historical events August 30 th - Victory Day August 30 th - Victory Day Kurban Bayrami- Sheep are slaughtered and the meat is given to the poor. Kurban Bayrami- Sheep are slaughtered and the meat is given to the poor.

10. Economy Large, middle-income country Large, middle-income country Their economy grew from an average 6% per year from 2002-2007. Their economy grew from an average 6% per year from 2002-2007. Oil- provides 43% of the total energy requirements. Oil- provides 43% of the total energy requirements. Motor vehicles, petroleum products, electronics, industry, precious metal. Motor vehicles, petroleum products, electronics, industry, precious metal.

11. Places to visit Kusadasi Kusadasi Aegean Coast Aegean Coast Bodrum- Castle of Saint Peter Bodrum- Castle of Saint Peter Ephesus- location of the Temple of Artemis Ephesus- location of the Temple of Artemis Cappadocia- Cappadocia-

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